Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer

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Stephen’s obsession with cars passed the “unhealthy” mark long ago. From classics to modern performance cars, he loves anything with four wheels, especially if there’s an interesting story attached. When he’s not writing automotive news articles for High Gear Media, Stephen can often be found combing through local car shows for something he hasn’t seen before, and sharing the results with anyone on the Internet willing to pay attention. Stephen has a Master's degree in History from Clark University. He currently lives in Connecticut.

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VW ID.4 recalled, stop-sale and production halt issued
VW ID.4 recalled, stop-sale and production halt issued

VW issued two recalls for its ID.4 EV VW issued a stop-sale for the ID.4 Production of the ID.4 has been stopped Volkswagen recently confirmed two recalls of its ID.4 that encompass nearly 100,000 of the electric vehicles. The larger of the recalls is for a door handle issue that has resulted in a...Read More»

2025 Nissan Frontier goes big on towing for $33,560
2025 Nissan Frontier goes big on towing for $33,560

2025 Nissan Frontiers gain a 6-foot bed option Every 2025 Frontier sports a 12.3-inch touchscreen The 2025 Frontier will cost $33,560 when it arrives this summer On sale later this summer, the 2025 Nissan Frontier receives a mild refresh for the new model year, bringing technology updates and more...Read More»

2025 Hyundai Sonata brings back base SE, costs $27,800
2025 Hyundai Sonata brings back base SE, costs $27,800

Following a refresh for the 2024 model year, the 2025 Hyundai Sonata continues with minor changes, including the reintroduction of the base SE grade. The SE starts at $27,800 including the mandatory $1,150 destination charge, which is actually $250 more than the SEL model that was the base trim...Read More»

2025 Toyota Sequoia price hiked $1,000 to $64,120
2025 Toyota Sequoia price hiked $1,000 to $64,120

The 2025 Toyota Sequoia full-size SUV receives small changes and a $1,000 price hike for the new model year. Pricing starts at $64,120 for the base SR5 grade, including the mandatory $1,945 destination charge. All Sequoia models continue to use a hybrid powertrain shared with the Toyota Tundra...Read More»

Ford issues do-not-drive warning for older Ranger, Mustang, Lincolns
Ford issues do-not-drive warning for older Ranger, Mustang, Lincolns

Ford on Tuesday issued a do-not-drive warning to owners of several older models that have not had potentially lethal Takata airbag inflators replaced under three previous recalls. In a press release, Ford said there were still outstanding driver and passenger airbag inflator replacements for the...Read More»

BMW recalls 105,588 vehicles due to starter motor failure
BMW recalls 105,588 vehicles due to starter motor failure

BMW is recalling 105,588 vehicles across a variety of model lines due to potentially faulty starter motors. The recall includes: 2019 and 2020 BMW X5 (sDrive40i and xDrive40i), 2020 BMW X6 (sDrive40i and xDrive40i), 2019 and 2020 BMW X7 (xDrive40i), 2020 and 2021 BMW 7-Series (740i and 740xi), 2020...Read More»

Hyundai and Kia thefts deterred by software upgrade
Hyundai and Kia thefts deterred by software upgrade

Hyundai and Kia vehicles with keyed ignitions instead of pushbutton start have been besieged by thieves, but a software upgrade offered to owners has cut rates of these thefts by more than half, the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) reported on Wednesday. During the pandemic, a spike in thefts of...Read More»

Nearly 1M Dodge Journeys investigated for faulty locks that led to fatality
Nearly 1M Dodge Journeys investigated for faulty locks that led to fatality

The NHTSA on Friday stepped up an investigation from a preliminary evaluation to an engineering analysis into faulty door locks and windows on nearly 1 million Dodge Journey crossovers, Reuters reports. The safety regulator said it was investigating door locks and windows in 992,643 vehicles built...Read More»

These SUVs have the best rear seat safety results
These SUVs have the best rear seat safety results

The 2025 BMW X5, 2024 Lexus NX, and 2024 Volvo XC90 all qualify for an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award thanks to good performance in the insurance industry-funded nonprofit's updated moderate-overlap front crash test, which emphasizes rear seat safety. Top Safety Pick+ awardees need a "Good" or...Read More»

2025 Ford Maverick lineup updated with AWD hybrid
2025 Ford Maverick lineup updated with AWD hybrid

Ford gives 2025 Maverick buyers the option of pairing AWD with the hybrid powertrain The updated 2025 Ford Maverick has a larger touchscreen The 2025 Ford Maverick is on sale now and costs $27,890 For 2025, Ford's smallest pickup truck gets its biggest update since its 2022-model-year launch. The...Read More»

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